GIlGIT: The National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) has released a travel advisory after torrential rains caused floods and landslides, damaging key roads in Gilgit-Baltistan and other northern areas.
According to the NEOC report, Somro Bridge, Ghanche, Saltoro Bridge, and Baghicha (Skardu) Bridge have sustained serious damage, cutting off traffic in the region.
The Jaglot-Skardu Road remains completely blocked, while routes in Dian, Thali Broq, and Kalti (Ghizer) are also closed for all kinds of travel.
Similarly, Gilgit, Jaglot, Goro, and Naltar roads are inaccessible, and the Gilgit-Hunza road at Gulmit and Gojal has also been blocked. The Babusar Top Road has been declared fully closed.
The NEOC has further warned of possible flash floods and landslides in Torghar, Battagram, Shangla, Lower Kohistan, Tatta Pani, Gilgit, Hunza, and Swat roads, posing serious threats to travelers.
Authorities have urged tourists and locals to prioritize safety, avoid unnecessary travel, and postpone their journeys until conditions improve.
It is worth mentioning here that the devastation caused by flash floods, cloudburst continue to rise as the search operation for missing underway in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and northern Pakistan.
According to National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), at least 344 people lost their lives in 48 hours as floods, landslides, and rain-related incidents.
On the other hand, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa , 328 people lost their life and many others injured, while Gilgit Baltistan (GB) recorded 12 deaths and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) 11 fatalities.
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